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A hearty congratulations is in order for two Italian restaurants in the first-ever tie for Patch’s 2012 Readers’ Choice award. Cuzzin’s Café, 1881 E. Oakton St., and Via Roma, 686 Le...

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Whether you’ve got a craving for crispy pizza, al dente pasta or a thick slice of homemade lasagna, Des Plaines has no shortage of Italian restaurants to satisfy it. In this week’s R...

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The winner of the 2012 Readers Choice award for best martial arts program goes to Champion Youth Outreach, a nonprofit that offers after-school fitness programs in many Chicago suburbs in...

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Staying fit doesn’t have to be a mundane chore. Martial arts courses present an alternative to the typical fitness activities that students of all ages can enjoy. There are many disc...

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Where is the best place to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day? That’s the question we’re asking you this week in our Readers’ Choice series. Here are some of our favorites, but if we’re mis...

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This week we asked readers what their favorite restaurants for Mexican food were. With 60 percent of the votes, Cancun City Restaurant, 1261 E. Algonquin Road, took the title. Reader...

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To kick off the new Best of Patch contest this week we’re seeking out the freshest, most delicious Mexican cuisine in Des Plaines. We’re asking you to share your favorite place for M...